RESUMO Objetivo: Identificar e caracterizar a população de casos pediátricos encaminhados para o nosso centro de oxigenoterapia hiperbárica. Métodos: Estudo retrospetivo e observacional, que incluiu doentes pediátricos tratados com oxigenoterapia hiperbárica, de 2006 a 2021, no centro de referência de medicina hiperbárica do norte de Portugal. As variáveis de interesse foram extraídas dos processos clínicos eletrônicos. Resultados: O nosso estudo incluiu 134 casos. Os motivos de encaminhamento mais frequentes foram intoxicação por monóxido de carbono (n=59) e surdez súbita neurossensorial (n=41). Em 75 casos (56%) o tratamento foi iniciado em contexto de urgência. Os sintomas de apresentação à admissão variaram entre os diferentes casos, sendo os mais frequentes cefaleias e náuseas/vômitos. No que diz respeito à intoxicação por monóxido de carbono, as fontes mais comuns foram o aquecedor, lareira/braseiro e caldeira. Com relação aos efeitos adversos, foram identificados um caso de intoxicação por oxigênio e quatro casos de barotrauma do ouvido médio. Conclusões: A causa mais frequente de encaminhamento foi a intoxicação por monóxido de carbono. Todos os pacientes evoluíram favoravelmente e foram registrados poucos efeitos adversos, o que enfatiza a segurança desta terapia. Uma vez que a maioria dos pediatras pode não estar informada sobre os potenciais benefícios da oxigenoterapia hiperbárica, é de extrema importância promovê-los para que esta técnica seja cada vez mais implementada. Objetivo Métodos observacional 200 2021 Portugal eletrônicos Resultados 13 n=59 n59 n 59 (n=59 n=41. n41 n=41 . 41 (n=41) 7 56% 56 (56% urgência náuseasvômitos náuseas vômitos náuseas/vômitos aquecedor lareirabraseiro lareira braseiro caldeira adversos médio Conclusões terapia promovêlos promovê los implementada 20 202 1 n=5 n5 5 (n=5 n4 n=4 4 (n=41 (56 2 n= (n= (n=4 (5 (n (

ABSTRACT Objective: To identify and characterize the population of Pediatric patients referred to our hyperbaric oxygen therapy center. Methods: Retrospective and observational study, including pediatric patients treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy, from 2006 to 2021, at the hyperbaric medicine reference center in the north of Portugal. Variables of interest were extracted from electronic medical records. Results: Our study included 134 patients. The most frequent reasons for referral were carbon monoxide poisoning (n=59) and sudden sensorineural hearing loss (n=41). In 75 cases (56%), treatment was initiated in an urgent context. Symptom presentation at Emergency Department varied among patients, the most frequent being headache and nausea/vomiting. Concerning carbon monoxide poisoning, the most common sources were water heater, fireplace/brazier, and boiler. Regarding adverse effects, it was identified one case of intoxication by oxygen and four cases of middle ear barotrauma. Conclusions: The most frequent cause for referral was carbon monoxide poisoning. All patients evolved favorably, with few side effects being reported, emphasizing the safety of this therapy. While most pediatricians may not be aware of the potential benefits arising with hyperbaric oxygen therapy, it is of upmost importance to promote them, so that this technique is increasingly implemented. Objective Methods 200 2021 Portugal records Results 13 n=59 n59 n 59 (n=59 n=41. n41 n=41 . 41 (n=41) 7 56%, 56 56% , (56%) context nauseavomiting nausea vomiting nausea/vomiting heater fireplacebrazier fireplace brazier fireplace/brazier boiler barotrauma Conclusions favorably reported them implemented 20 202 1 n=5 n5 5 (n=5 n4 n=4 4 (n=41 (56% 2 n= (n= (n=4 (56 (n (5 (

To control vehicle emissions, the new homologation process must be reported according to the California Maximum Incremental Reactivity (MIR) scale’s procedure to calculate the ozone forming potential (OFP) of each new vehicle. This work calculates an MIR scale suitable for the Brazilian reality. Meteorological and hourly pollutant data from the Bangu Automatic Air Quality Station was inventoried and processed from March to September 2020 to adjust OZIPR Lagrangean model and obtain the MIR scale by making small increments in the concentrations of each volatile organic compounds (VOC) and calculate the ozone increase/decrease. It was found that the VOC that had the greatest impact on ozone formation was 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene, with 2.06 ppb O3 ppbC-1 VOC. The OFP was calculated based on the VOC emissions of a vehicle and it was found a value of 9.421 mg O3 km-1, a much lower value when compared using the California MIR scale of 136.608 mg O3 km-1. It is concluded that meteorological conditions and VOC speciation data in the air mixture in the studied region directly affect the photochemical reactions of ozone formation. (MIR scales s (OFP reality 202 (VOC increasedecrease increase decrease increase/decrease 1,2,4trimethylbenzene, 124trimethylbenzene trimethylbenzene 1,2,4 trimethylbenzene, 1 2 4 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene 206 06 2.0 O ppbC1 ppbC ppbC- 9421 9 421 9.42 km1, km1 km 1, km-1 136608 136 608 136.60 km1. 1. 20 4trimethylbenzene 1,2,4trimethylbenzene 124 1,2, 0 2. 942 42 9.4 km- 13660 13 60 136.6 12 1,2 94 9. 1366 6 136.

ABSTRACT Introduction Personality disorders are an underdiagnosed entity and lead to high absenteeism and low productivity. Patients with histrionic personality disorder display intense emotion, attention seeking behaviour and manipulation. Clinical case report This is a case report of a 52-year-old woman, working as a hospital operational assistant, with a history of histrionic PD, major depression and fibromyalgia. In an Occupational Medicine examination after sick leave, she reports worsening of depressive symptoms and intensification of pain complaints, presenting apparent motor and cognitive slowing. Return to work was initially authorized, however, after two days, a new examination is requested by her superior, who is unable to find a suitable position for the employee. After further clinical observation and considering the history and medical reports, she is considered temporarily unfit to perform any role. Discussion/Conclusion It is important to highlight the challenge of Occupational Health in the professional reintegration of employees with psychiatric pathology. Constant updating and consolidation of knowledge in Mental Health are fundamental.

RESUMO Introdução As perturbações da personalidade são uma entidade subdiagnosticada e condicionam elevado absentismo e baixa produtividade. Pacientes com perturbação da personalidade histriónica caraterizam-se pelo seu dramatismo, emoções intensas, procura de atenção e tentativa de manipulação. Caso clínico Os autores descrevem o caso de uma mulher de 52 anos, a trabalhar como assistente operacional hospitalar, com antecedentes de perturbação da personalidade histriónica, depressão major e fibromialgia. Refere, em exame de Medicina do Trabalho após certificado de incapacidade temporária, agravamento dos sintomas depressivos e intensificação das queixas álgicas, apresentando aparente lentificação motora e cognitiva. É inicialmente autorizado o regresso ao trabalho mas, dois dias depois, é pedida nova consulta pela chefia, por não conseguir encontrar um posto adequado à colaboradora. Após nova observação clínica e tendo em conta os antecedentes e os relatórios médicos, é considerada temporariamente inapta para o desempenho de qualquer função. Discussão/Conclusão É importante realçar o desafio da Saúde Ocupacional na reintegração profissional de colaboradores com patologia psiquiátrica sendo essencial, para isso, a constante atualização e consolidação de conhecimentos na área da Saúde Mental.

ABSTRACT Introduction/framework/objectives: Training in Occupational Health and Security, even though employers must provide 40 hours per year to each worker, is not valued or fulfilled, in most cases, even using the most classic techniques. In recent years, Virtual Reality has evolved a lot and has developed content that can be used in this context. This review attempted to gather data on the most recent publications on the topic, even though the bibliography is reasonably scarce. Methodology: This is a Bibliographic Review, initiated through a search carried out in April 2023 in the databases “CINALH plus with full text, Medline with full text, Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Methodology Register, Nursing and Allied Health Collection: comprehensive, MedicLatina and RCAAP”. Content: Some authors distinguish Virtual from Augmented Reality, the latter consist in adding details in the moment; it is already used in Civil Construction, Health, as well as Emergency/Help/Firefighters. In the first, it will be possible to enter a non-real context, with the illusion of seeing, hearing and/or feeling in different ways, in three dimensions. Both can be used in a work context, although in terms of Occupational Health and Safety this is still little explored. Some researchers consider that the classic (and, in a certain way, passive) methodology of carrying out education and promotion in the context of Occupational Health and Safety is increasingly less appropriate. Virtual Reality technology can make the experience more appealing, didactic and interactive, even in complex and dangerous sectors, such as construction and various industrial sectors, and without participants taking real risks. Attention, memory and concentration are enhanced; as well as motivation, satisfaction and confidence, and generally more quickly. In practice, employees start to perform tasks faster, with fewer errors and with less learning time. Discussion and Conclusions: There seems to be no doubt that most individuals consider it more interesting to learn through techniques included in Virtual and/or Augmented Reality, versus classical methodologies, so it is assumed that this will be the evolution that will occur, especially when this technology becomes more accessible and economical; at least as long as there are jobs for a reasonable part of the population, if the most catastrophic predictions associated with Artificial Intelligence do not became real. It would be interesting to quantify how many companies in the country already use Virtual Reality, as well as with what specific objectives and results, publishing such summaries in specialized magazine.

RESUMO Introdução/enquadramento/objetivos: A formação no setor da Saúde e Segurança Ocupacionais, ainda que os empregadores tenham de proporcionar 40 horas anuais a cada trabalhador, não é valorizada, nem cumprida, na maioria dos casos, mesmo utilizando as técnicas mais clássicas. Nos últimos anos a Realidade Virtual tem evoluído bastante e tem desenvolvido conteúdos que poderão ser utilizados neste contexto. Tentou-se com esta revisão reunir dados do que mais recente se publicou sobre o tema, ainda que a bibliografia seja razoavelmente escassa. Metodologia: Trata-se de uma Revisão Bibliográfica, iniciada através de uma pesquisa realizada em abril de 2023 nas bases de dados “CINALH plus with full text, Medline with full text, Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Methodology Register, Nursing and Allied Health Collection: comprehensive, MedicLatina e RCAAP”. Conteúdo: Alguns autores distinguem Realidade Virtual de Aumentada, na medida em que esta última parte do que realmente está ao alcance visual e acrescenta informação adicional, no momento; já é utilizada a nível de Construção Civil, Saúde, bem como Emergência/Socorro/atividades no setor dos Bombeiros. Na primeira será possível entrar num contexto não real, com a ilusão de estar a ver, ouvir e/ou sentir de formas diversas, a três dimensões. Ambas podem ser utilizadas em contexto laboral, ainda que a nível de Saúde e Segurança Ocupacionais tal ainda esteja pouco explorado. Alguns investigadores consideram que a metodologia clássica (e, de certa forma, passiva) de realizar educação e promoção, em contexto de Saúde e Segurança Ocupacionais está cada vez menos adequada. A Realidade Virtual consegue tornar a experiência mais apelativa, didática e interativa, mesmo em setores complexos e perigosos, como a construção civil e indústria, e sem que os participantes corram riscos reais. Potencia-se a atenção, memória e concentração; bem como motivação, satisfação e confiança, e geralmente de forma mais célere. Na prática os funcionários passam a executar as tarefas de forma mais rápida, com menos erros e com menos tempo de aprendizagem. Discussão e Conclusões: Não parecem existir dúvidas que a generalidade dos indivíduos considera mais interessante realizar aprendizagem através de técnicas inseridas na Realidade Virtual e/ou Aumentada, versus as metodologias clássicas, pelo que se supõe que será essa a evolução a ocorrer, sobretudo quando esta tecnologia se tornar mais acessível e económica; pelo menos enquanto existirem postos de trabalho para parte razoável da população, caso as previsões mais catastróficas associadas à Inteligência Artificial não se concretizem. Seria interessante quantificar quantas empresas no país já utilizam a Realidade Virtual, com que objetivos e resultados específicos, publicando tais sínteses em revista especializada.

Abstract The conservation of cultural heritage needs to be aligned with current sustainability policies. Therefore, this work aimed to assess the effectiveness of using kaolin residue, either totally or partially replacing bentonite, in Mário Mendonça de Oliveira's formulation for cleaning stone surfaces, in order to measure possible changes in the appearance or structure of Lioz stone. The influence of some variables, such as the application time of the plaster and the concentration of the clay minerals used, was evaluated. The experimental methodology consisted of drying and pulverizing the residue; quantifying and weighing the reagents; wet cleaning the rock; synthesis, application, and removal of the plaster. Throughout the research, analysis techniques were employed to characterize the starting materials, the products formed, and the alterations produced on the rock surface. After the wet cleaning process, there was a trend for increased brightness in all studied ranges, and an increase in brightness in all ranges where 100% kaolin plaster was applied during 7 and 14 days. policies Therefore residue bentonite Oliveiras Oliveira s surfaces variables used evaluated reagents synthesis research materials formed surface process 100 1 days 10

Resumo A conservação de bens culturais necessita estar alinhada com a política de sustentabilidade da atualidade. Assim, este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar a eficácia do uso do resíduo do caulim substituindo total ou parcialmente a bentonita, na formulação de Mário Mendonça de Oliveira, para a limpeza de superfícies pétreas. E dessa forma avaliar possíveis alterações no aspecto ou na estrutura do lioz. Para tanto foram avaliadas a influência de algumas variáveis, como tempo de aplicação do emplastro e a concentração dos argilominerais utilizados. A metodologia experimental consistiu em: secagem e pulverização do resíduo; quantificação e pesagem dos reagentes; limpeza úmida da rocha; síntese, aplicação e remoção do emplastro. Ao longo da pesquisa foram empregadas técnicas de análise, para caracterizar os materiais de partida, os produtos formados e as alterações produzidas na superfície da rocha. Após a limpeza por via úmida houve uma tendência de elevação de brilho em todas as faixas estudadas; e um aumento do mesmo em todas as faixas em que foi aplicado o emplastro de 100% caulim, para os tempos de 7 e 14 dias. atualidade Assim bentonita Oliveira pétreas lioz variáveis utilizados reagentes rocha síntese análise partida estudadas 100 1 dias 10

Abstract Child Sexual Abuse (CDA), an uncomfortable reality for humanity whose numbers rise every year. Given the demands established by international organizations, this research represents a first approach to the phenomenon through a documentary and comparative review to identify CSA prevention programs developed in Mexico and other countries in search of granting Children and Adolescents (C&A) a dignified life and promote their rights to integrity. A qualitative study was implemented through a review of materials using documentary review as an analysis technique. Once the pertinent literature was located, the documentary record was carried out under a methodological process and the corresponding analysis was elaborated through a comparative technique. Within the results of the research, sexual education is insufficient at the basic level even though the SEP has provided material for its prevention without sufficient coverage and the school has become responsible for implementing programs that meet the needs of the context. In the present work, programs aimed at students, parents, teachers and civil organizations whose objectives are to inform, detect risk situations, promote health and provide self-care tools are identified.

Resumen El Abuso Sexual Infantil (ASI), una realidad incómoda para la humanidad cuyas cifras se elevan cada año. Ante las demandas establecidas por las organizaciones internacionales, esta investigación representa una primera aproximación al fenómeno a través de una revisión documental y comparativa para identificar los programas de prevención de ASI desarrollados en México y otros países en busca de otorgar a Niños, Niñas y Adolescentes (NNA) una vida digna y se promuevan sus derechos a la integridad. Se implementó un estudio cualitativo por medio de una revisión de materiales utilizando como técnica de análisis la revisión documental. Una vez localizada la literatura pertinente se procedió el registro documental bajo proceso metodológico y mediante una técnica comparativa se elaboró el análisis correspondiente. Dentro de los resultados de la investigación, la educación sexual resulta insuficiente en el nivel básico a pesar de que la SEP ha dotado de material para su prevención sin cobertura suficiente y la escuela se ha convertido en responsable de implementar programas que atiendan las necesidades del contexto. En el presente trabajo, se identifican programas dirigidos a alumnos, padres, maestros y organizaciones civiles cuyos objetivos son informar, detectar situaciones de riesgo, promover la salud y otorgar herramientas de autocuidado.

RESUMEN Este artículo, después de situar, etimológica e históricamente, los conceptos de utopía y distopía realiza un breve vistazo a la doctrina pesimista de Schopenhauer, para luego mostrar cómo Émile Zola la articula y la despliega en una distopía, en ciertos pasajes de La alegría de vivir. Se concluye, a través de varias preguntas, cómo Zola ficciona, en la figura de su personaje Pauline, una pequeña isla de felicidad dentro de un enorme océano pesimista, inquietante y malévolo: la utopía y la distopía surgen entrelazadas en una ficción que, historiando y politizando la cuestión, muestra cómo lo filosófico aparece en la ficción novelesca cuando ha sido colocado allí a propósito.

ABSTRACT This reflective article, after situating, etymologically and historically, the concepts of utopia and dystopia, takes a brief look at Schopenhauer's pessimistic doctrine, to then show how Émile Zola articulates and deploys it in a dystopia, in certain excerpts from The Joy of Living. It is concluded, through several questions, how Zola fictionalizes, in the figure of his character, Pauline, a small island of happiness within a huge pessimistic, disturbing, and malevolent ocean: utopia and dystopia emerge intertwined in a fiction that, historically, and politicizing the issue, shows how the philosophical appears in fictional fiction when it has been placed there on purpose.

RESUMEN La obsesión moderna por la seguridad (desde el miedo extremo a los gérmenes hasta la xenofobia) termina en el aislamiento. En este artículo exploramos qué hay detrás de esta preocupación por la seguridad, las metáforas que la rodean (y que provienen de la inmunología) y una forma de escapar del miedo tomando como punto de partida la idea deleuziana de la ética nómada. Desde una perspectiva contemporánea de cómo funcionan los sistemas inmunológicos, repensamos las metáforas: en la medida en que surgen nuevas caracterizaciones de la inmunidad, existe la necesidad de aproximarnos a las respuestas no defensivas, no reactivas a las demandas del devenir. Implica repensar la alteridad, la necesidad de abrazarla en lugar de evitarla, y su importancia para entender lo que nos hace humanos. Argumentaremos que la ética nómada requiere una epistemología nómada, un reconocimiento de que una comprensión y un control plenos de la realidad pueden estar fuera de nuestro alcance y, por lo tanto, una aceptación de formas de conocimiento parciales, tentativas y diversas.

ABSTRACT The modern obsession with safety (which ranges from extreme fear of germs to xenophobia) ends in isolation. In this paper, we explore what is behind of this concern with safety, the metaphors that surround it (which come from immunology), and a way to escape from fear using the Deleuzian idea of nomadic ethics as a point of departure. From a contemporary perspective of how immune systems work, we rethink the metaphors used to describe it: as far as new characterizations of immunity arise, there is a need to approach a notion of non-defensive, non-reactive answers to the ever-changing demands of a world in motion, of becoming. It implies rethinking alterity, the need to embrace it instead of avoiding it, and the need to understand its importance, the way in which it makes us humans. We will argue that nomadic ethics require a nomadic epistemology, an acknowledgement that a full understanding and control of reality may be beyond our reach, and therefore an acceptance of partial, tentative, and diverse forms of knowledge.

RESUMEN Para Hegel, el rendimiento supremo del pensamiento consiste en hallar un terreno en el cual se pongan en evidencia las dimensiones primarias de la realidad. Por esta vía consigue desarrollar uno de sus planteamientos más interesantes en la Ciencia de la lógica, a saber, el concepto de realidad efectiva. Este artículo elabora esa visión de la realidad comentando cuidadosamente lo que Hegel desarrolla allí. Al final muestra que la realidad absoluta es a la vez diferenciación en multiplicidades existentes e inversión de esa contingencia en absoluta necesidad, es decir, se pone como contingente para recuperarse a sí misma en la necesidad.

ABSTRACT For Hegel, the supreme performance of thought consists in finding a terrain in which the primary dimensions of reality become evident. In this way, he develops one of his most interesting approaches in the Science of Logic, namely, effective reality. This article elaborates this view of reality by carefully commenting on what Hegel develops therein. At the end, he shows that absolute reality is both differentiation into existing multiplicities and inversion of that contingency into absolute necessity, i.e., it sets itself as contingent in order to recover itself in necessity.

ABSTRACT Purpose: We reported, as a referral center in prostate cancer, our perspectives and experience performing Telesurgery using robotic surgery and 5G network. Material and methods: We described and illustrated the Telesurgery applications and outcomes to treat a patient with prostate cancer located 1300 kilometers away from the surgeon (Beijing-Harbin) in China. We used the Edge Medical Robot (MP1000) in November 2023 in a 71-year-old patient with Gleason 6 (ISUP 1) in 8 cores from 13, PSA of 14 ng/dL, and clinical stage cT2a. MRI described a PIRADS 5 nodule on the left peripheral zone at the base, and 20gr prostate. We described details about the connection between centers, perioperative outcomes, and our perspectives as a referral center in prostate cancer. Results: We had no delays, or problems with network connection between the centers. The procedure was performed in 60 minutes, with no intra- or postoperative complications. Estimated blood loss was 100 mL. The patient was ambulating soon after anesthesia recovery. Final pathology described a Gleason 6 (ISUP 1) involving the left base and left seminal vesicle, negative surgical margins, and no lymph node involvement (pT3bN0). The patient was continent soon after catheter removal (7 days). Conclusion: As technological progress introduced novel robotic platforms and high-speed networks, the concept of Telesurgery became a tangible reality while 5G technology solved latency and transmission concerns. However, with these advancements, ethical considerations and regulatory frameworks should underline the importance of transparency and patient safety with responsible innovation in the field. Purpose reported G methods 130 BeijingHarbin Beijing Harbin (Beijing-Harbin China MP1000 MP (MP1000 202 71yearold yearold 71 year old ISUP 1 13 ngdL ng dL ng/dL cT2a cTa cT gr centers Results delays minutes intra complications 10 mL recovery vesicle margins pT3bN0. pT3bN0 pTbN . pT bN (pT3bN0) 7 ( days. days days) Conclusion highspeed high speed networks concerns However advancements field MP100 (MP100 20 pT3bN (pT3bN0 MP10 (MP10 2 (pT3bN MP1 (MP1 (MP

RESUMEN Las cuatro misiones de la Universidad hacen que esta tenga un papel importante en el desarrollo económico y social a través de la formación del capital humano. Entre las misiones, se encuentran la enseñanza y la investigación. La enseñanza debe llevarse a cabo por medio de la investigación para generar las bases del conocimiento y el desarrollo de este. Además, debe generar el uso del conocimiento, su preservación y difusión mediante la interacción con usuarios. Por eso, se indagó en: 1) la formación de los estudiantes universitarios de Encarnación con relación a la CTI; 2) el índice de universidades de Encarnación que realizan transferencia de conocimiento; 3) la relación entre las MIPYMES y las universidades de Encarnación. Metodológicamente, se trabajó con la metodología cuantitativa-método descriptivo. Se aplicó una encuesta a directivos de 4 universidades privadas de la ciudad. Los resultados dan cuenta de la falta de capital humano calificado en I+D+i dentro de las universidades estudiadas, hecho que dificulta la implementación de las oficinas de transferencia de conocimiento (OTRI) pues la formación relacionada a la investigación e innovación se ven limitadas al no desarrollarse en todos los años de cursada, siendo esto, a nivel de grado y posgrado, además de la escasa actividad de vinculación con el medio. Estos hallazgos resaltan la limitada capacidad para generar nuevos conocimientos contextualizados a la realidad local y a su posterior aplicación eficiente.

ABSTRACT The four missions of the University give it an important role in economic and social development through the formation of human capital. Among the missions are teaching and research. Teaching must be carried out through research to generate the bases of knowledge and its development. It must also generate the use of knowledge, its preservation and dissemination through interaction with users. Therefore, we investigated: 1) the training of university students in Encarnación in relation to STI; 2) the index of universities in Encarnación that carry out knowledge transfer; 3) the relationship between MSMEs and universities in Encarnación. Methodologically, we worked with the quantitative methodology - descriptive method. A sur- vey was applied to managers of 4 private universities in the city. The results show the lack of qualified human capital in R+D+i within the universities studied, a fact that hinders the implementation of knowledge transfer offices (OTRI), since training related to research and innovation is limited because it is not developed in all the years of study, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels, in addition to the limited activity of linking with the environment. These findings highlight the limited capacity to generate new knowledge contextualized to the local reality and its subsequent efficient application.

Abstract: Healthcare buildings can be complicated to navigate, causing patients to experience stress and lose time if not adequately planned. This study aims to identify the relationship between the spatial layout in healthcare buildings and wayfinding for users, by utilizing Behavioral Sequence Analysis (BSA) and Space Syntax through Immersive Virtual Reality (iVR). The methodology is based on behavioral and spatial data and was tested by using the experimental setups in VR environments. Space syntax analysis is applied to collect spatial data. Experiments were conducted by assigning wayfinding tasks in virtual hospitals with various plan configurations. Behavioral data obtained from BSA was associated with the spatial data driven by the space syntax analysis to gain a comprehensive understanding of the participants' wayfinding behavior. The results indicate that the semi-centralized floor plan layout with high visibility levels performs better in wayfinding while the decentralized layout with low visibility values performs worse.

Resumen: Los edificios de atención médica pueden ser complicados de navegar, causando estrés y pérdida de tiempo a los pacientes si no están planificados adecuadamente. Este estudio busca identificar la relación entre la disposición espacial en estos edificios y la orientación de los usuarios, utilizando Análisis de Secuencia Comportamental (BSA) y Sintaxis Espacial a través de Realidad Virtual Inmersiva (iVR). La metodología se basa en datos comportamentales y espaciales, probada en configuraciones experimentales en entornos de iRV. El análisis de sintaxis espacial se emplea para recopilar datos. Se realizaron experimentos con tareas de orientación en hospitales virtuales con diversas configuraciones de plano. Los datos conductuales del BSA se asociaron con los datos espaciales, obteniendo una comprensión completa del comportamiento de orientación. Los resultados indican que la disposición semi-centralizada con alta visibilidad es más eficaz en la orientación, mientras que la distribución descentralizada con baja visibilidad lo es menos.

Abstract: Estoa journal´s editorial emphasises the increasing importance of evaluation and validation processes in scientific publications, particularly in architectural research. It highlights the necessity of generating and contextualising processes to ensure replicability, functionality, and sustainability in research studies. The integration of new technologies, such as digital simulation, virtual reality, and biomaterials, has revolutionised these processes, enhancing the precision and rigour of evaluations. The journal's current issue focuses on the impact of these technologies on architectural and urban studies, presenting 16 diverse articles that explore various aspects of this transformation. Key themes include the application of innovative technologies in architecture, urbanism, and public policy, emphasising sustainability, bioclimatic efficiency, and heritage preservation. The editorial concludes by encouraging readers to reflect on improving evaluation processes and responsibly educating future generations to use these new technologies effectively. It underscores the critical role of precision, sustainability, and adaptability in modern society and the significant impact of technological advancements on architectural and urban environments.

Resumen: La editorial de la revista Estoa enfatiza la creciente importancia de los procesos de evaluación y validación en las publicaciones científicas, especialmente en la investigación arquitectónica. Destaca la necesidad de generar y contextualizar procesos para asegurar la replicabilidad, funcionalidad y sostenibilidad en los estudios de investigación. La integración de nuevas tecnologías, como la simulación digital, la realidad virtual y los biomateriales, ha revolucionado estos procesos, mejorando la precisión y el rigor de las evaluaciones. El número actual de la revista se centra en el impacto de estas tecnologías en los estudios arquitectónicos y urbanos, presentando 16 artículos diversos que exploran varios aspectos de esta transformación. Los temas clave incluyen la aplicación de tecnologías innovadoras en la arquitectura, el urbanismo y las políticas públicas, enfatizando la sostenibilidad, la eficiencia bioclimática y la preservación del patrimonio. La editorial concluye animando a los lectores a reflexionar sobre cómo mejorar los procesos de evaluación y educar responsablemente a las futuras generaciones para que utilicen estas nuevas tecnologías de manera efectiva. Subraya el papel crucial de la precisión, la sostenibilidad y la adaptabilidad en la sociedad moderna y el impacto significativo de los avances tecnológicos en los entornos arquitectónicos y urbanos.

ABSTRACT: This essay analyzes the film Ratas, Ratones, Rateros (1999), by Ecuadorian director Sebastián Cordero, as a reflection of the social problems that affect contemporary Ecuador. Through a textual analysis of the work, it is examined how the main characters, two cousins who are dedicated to theft and crime, represent the Creole liveliness, social resentment and corruption that are some of the characteristic features of Ecuadorian society. Likewise, the film is contextualized with the political and economic scenario of the country at the end of the nineties, marked by the banking crisis, dollarization and government instability. The conclusion to be reached is that Ecuadorian cinema, more than a nationalist art, functions as a mirror of daily reality; as a reflection of the identity and social problems of Ecuadorians.

RESUMEN: En este trabajo se analiza la película Ratas, Ratones, Rateros (1999), del director ecuatoriano Sebastián Cordero, como un reflejo de las problemáticas sociales que afectan al Ecuador contemporáneo. A través de un análisis textual de la obra, se examina cómo los personajes principales, dos primos que se dedican al robo y la delincuencia, representan la viveza criolla, el resentimiento social y la corrupción, que son algunos de los rasgos característicos de la sociedad ecuatoriana. Asimismo, se contextualiza la película con el escenario político y económico del país a finales de los noventa, marcado por la crisis bancaria, la dolarización y la inestabilidad gubernamental. La conclusión a la se llegará es que el cine ecuatoriano, más que un arte nacionalista, funciona como un espejo de la realidad cotidiana; como un reflejo de la identidad y de los problemas sociales de los ecuatorianos.

RESUMEN Esta investigación constituye un planteo crítico-reflexivo cuya pretensión es dotar de legitimidad al derecho penal. Sus objetivos se basan principalmente en los aportes que la criminología crítica pueda informar al saber jurídico-penal a fin de que este pueda sustentarse en la dignidad humana, como un saber que propicia el bienestar de la sociedad latinoamericana. Debido a aquello, se utiliza el método polifacético de la crítica criminológica, que permite no solo observar la real operatividad del sistema penal, sino además transformar dicha realidad, deconstruyendo al penalismo latinoamericano. En ese sentido, se emplea la técnica de investigación documental para examinar diversos textos relacionados con la hipótesis propuesta. El objetivo es obtener información que contribuya a promover una potencial ruptura epistemológica en el ámbito de este conocimiento jurídico, especialmente en lo que concierne a sus objetivos fundamentales. Así, se establecen algunos aportes para que el derecho penal deje atrás su pasado de persecución hacia los excluidos, su ínsita selectividad penal, así como su indolencia ante las injusticias que perpetra el Estado a través del poder punitivo, todo lo cual es incompatible con las premisas garantistas, encaminándolo como un saber jurídico digno de llamarse derecho y, por tanto, destinado a perseguir crímenes de sistema o globales que afectan gravemente a nuestras sociedades contemporáneas.

ABSTRACT This research constitutes a critical-reflexive approach whose aim is to provide criminal law with legitimacy. Its objectives are mainly based on the contributions that critical criminology can make to criminal-legal knowledge so that it can be based on human dignity, as a knowledge that favors the welfare of Latin American society. Because of this, the multifaceted method of criminological criticism is used, which allows not only to observe the real operation of the penal system, but also to transform this reality, deconstructing Latin American penalism. In this sense, the documentary research technique is used to approach different texts on the hypothesis raised to generate inputs to promote a possible epistemological rupture of this legal knowledge regarding its purposes. Thus, some contributions are established for criminal law to leave behind its past of persecution of the excluded, its inherent criminal selectivity, as well as its indolence before the injustices perpetrated by the State through the punitive power, all of which is incompatible with the guarantee premises, and to direct it as a legal knowledge worthy of being called Law and, therefore, destined to prosecute system or global crimes that seriously affect our contemporary societies.